1. Sustainable Development Lisa Schlais

2. Generalized Pros and Cons of SD Pros Cons Ambiguity allows for flexibility and customization Viewed as vague concepts Loss of sensitivity to social and cultural attributes

3. Ethical Impact Pros Cons Sustained life for humans and the environment Advances in technology Conservation Preservation Future generations Restraint Human Greed Economic Development Advances in technology Rapid Population Growth Tragedy of the Commons Rationales for decision making

4. Economic Impact Pros: Profitable if thought out thoroughly Cons: Optimistic Bias

5. Policy Initiatives • Sustainable Development Policies: • Feed the Future • Global Health Initiative • Global Climate Change Initiative

6. Global Impact Pros Cons The Rio Declaration Agenda 21 Statement of Forest Principles Individual rights are impacted Only 4 out of 90 most significant objectives had significant progress 40 goals had some progress 24 goals little or no progress 8 goals no progress or further deterioration

7. Future UN to create Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Contact local government officials to discuss current and future policies Utilize the current initiatives already in place within you local, state, and national government